CRH $2.5 billion guaranteed notes offering
The investment-grade notes are due 2031, 2036 and 2056
Davis Polk advised the joint book-running managers on the SEC-registered offering by CRH America Finance, Inc. of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.400% guaranteed notes due 2031, $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.000% guaranteed notes due 2036 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.600% guaranteed notes due 2056. All series of notes were guaranteed by CRH plc.
CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people across 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. CRH plc has its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Reuven B. Young and associates Gianna Ceophas and Matt Meagher. Counsel Alon Gurfinkel and associate Ya Sheng Lin provided tax advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the London office.